From cannon firing demonstrations to oxen pulling artillery equipment, Old Sturbridge Village went all out this weekend to ...

Most Americans might not think of New York State first in context of the American Revolution and independence – Boston, ...

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a new series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, with various free celebrations planned across western Massachusetts throughout January. Key events ...

When the popular Ruffino’s Italian restaurant closed in 2011, chef Asdren Azemi said he’d be back. It only took 15 years. Azemi’s newest venture is smaller but no less ambitious. Ozzi’s Pizza,. 6249 ...

WESTFIELD — Westfield Historical Commissioner Jennifer Thielen read a proclamation to the City Council at its meeting on Dec. 18 in honor of Major General Henry Knox. The proclamation foreshadows ...

SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. — Approximately 250 years ago, during the winter of 1775, Henry Knox led the transportation of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, some 300 miles away, to force the ...

Events are set to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Henry Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery in December 2025 and January 2026. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation ...

NOBLE TRAIN BEGINS BY THE NUMBERS $1,000 — Money granted to Col. Henry Knox by Gen. George Washington to begin his mission to Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. 60 — Reenactors expected at Fort Ticonderoga ...

This year’s commemoration of Henry Knox’s logistical feat, transporting cannon 300 miles from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston during the American Revolution, will look different from the one in which ...